Retirement Systems
A bill that brings Nebraska’s state-administered retirement plans into compliance with recent federal changes passed this year.
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Revenue
The Revenue Committee this session advanced a major proposal that includes a new tax credit based on the amount of property taxes paid to a taxpayer’s school district, a new business tax incentive program and a requirement to provide matching funds for a potential project at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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Transportation and Telecommunications
Measures expanding broadband access, easing motor vehicle restrictions and addressing emerging technologies were considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
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Urban Affairs
Proposals to address blighted property, affordable housing needs and municipal law were among the topics taken up by the Legislature this session.
Read MoreFAFSA requirement vetoed
Gov. Pete Ricketts vetoed a bill Aug. 17 that required Nebraska students to submit a federal college financial aid application before they graduate from high school.
Read MoreSenators appointed to YRTC oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced the appointment of senators to the new Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center Special Oversight Committee Aug. 13.
Read MoreUpdates to Student Discipline Act vetoed
Gov. Pete Ricketts vetoed a bill Aug. 17 that made several changes to provisions in the Student Discipline Act related to suspension, expulsion and mandatory reassignment.
Read MoreBody art, nail technology bill vetoed
A bill that would have changed state law regulating nail technology and tattoo artists was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 17.
Read MoreIncreased transparency for death penalty process vetoed
A bill to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 17.
Read MoreEarlier parole eligibility vetoed
A bill seeking to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 17.
Read MoreHair discrimination ban vetoed
A bill seeking to extend employment discrimination protections was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 15.
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Legislature adjourns sine die, six senators depart
The second session of the 106th Legislature adjourned sine die Aug. 13, the 60th legislative day of a session interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreAffordable housing bill passed
A bill intended to increase the availability of certain types of housing passed Aug. 13.
Read MoreFAFSA requirement approved
Nebraska students must submit a federal college financial aid application before they graduate from high school under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 13.
Read MoreTax-increment financing changes adopted
A bill intended to make certain redevelopment projects easier passed Aug. 13.
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